Hut Stick Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia 72 x 40 x 61

72 x 40 x 61 (wxdxh cms)

or tactile reminder of traditional Indian household craftsmanship

a fragile art form that rarely survives in such fine condition

Canton had many waterways and notoriously busy streets

Hut Stick Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia 72 x 40 x 61This antique Indian dowry box is from the desert area of Jaisalmer in Western Rajasthan and has a hinged lid. This style is often referred to as a 'hut box' and it's an excellent example of its style, now rare to find in India. The form of this box imitates the typical traditional huts and houses of the Thar desert. It dates to the early to mid 19th century and is constructed from roheda wood. These Indian boxes were traditionally used to store a